"psychology" blog posts
Menstrual health matters: engaging the public
Dr Jasmine Warren is a Lecturer in Women’s Health, in the Department of Psychology. Here Jasmine discusses how she engaged the public with her research via a Wellcome funded event called ‘Menstrual Health Matters’.
Posted on: 26 October 2023
Psychology host summer research interns
This summer, a number of undergraduate students spent time on research internships within the Department of Psychology. In the articles linked below, they discuss their summer internships, conducting the research projects within the department and the benefits of taking part.
Posted on: 7 September 2023
Involving children in food marketing research
Professor Emma Boyland is a Chair of Food Marketing and Child Health, in the Department of Psychology. Here Emma discusses the benefits of including children and young people in patient and public involvement and engagement (PPIE), as well as some of the challenges it presents.
Posted on: 30 August 2023
What influences recovery in the moment?
Dr Barbara Mezes is a Lecturer in Clinical Psychology in the Department of Primary Care and Mental Health. Here she discusses the research support grant she received from the Wellcome ISSF to support her research focusing on personal recovery in bipolar disorder.
Posted on: 16 August 2023
Graduation 2023 student speakers: Jaden Moonsammy
Jaden Moonsammy graduated in July 2023 from the Department of Psychology. He was asked to speak on behalf of his cohort at the graduation ceremony, which was held in the Philharmonic Hall. We spoke to Jaden about his time at Liverpool and his future plans.
Posted on: 25 July 2023
Improving planning and preparation for emergencies
Dr Sara Waring is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Psychology. She has been working with law enforcement, emergency services, government bodies, and charities for over 15 years, examining decision making, information sharing, and team work in risky and uncertain environments. Here she discusses the important role that members of the public can play in shaping approaches used by emergency planners to warn and inform local communities.
Posted on: 28 June 2023
Spotlight: Dr Vicky Fallon - measuring postpartum anxiety
This edition of Spotlight focuses on Dr Vicky Fallon, a Chartered Psychologist and Lecturer in Health Psychology in the Department of Psychology. Her research into perinatal mental health has led to the development of a tool to measure postpartum anxiety that is now used globally.
Posted on: 22 June 2023
Enhancing coping skills in vulnerable young people
Dr Ioannis Angelakis is a Lecturer in Clinical Psychology in the Department of Primary Care and Mental Health. Here he discusses the research support grant he received from the Wellcome ISSF to co-produce an intervention aimed at reducing suicide in children and young people.
Posted on: 14 June 2023
Exploring the link between our microbiome and wellbeing
Neuroscientist Dr Carl Roberts is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Psychology and co-lead of the Unilever Brain and Behaviour collaboration. Here he discusses an exciting and unique new research partnership.
Posted on: 8 June 2023
My First Paper: Na Li
This week we continue our 'My First Paper' Campaign, showcasing researchers and their research - with Na Li, an associate professor in the Department of Educational Studies at XJTLU.
Posted on: 19 September 2022
Menstrual Public Health - Jasmine Warren
Jasmine Warren, Psychology PhD student at the Institute of Population Health was recently awarded a Wellcome Trust Public Engagement grant to engage and empower the public in women's health research.
Posted on: 10 August 2022
A career in psychology
Vicky is a lecturer in Health Psychology and tells us about her career journey with the Institute, from PhD student to her current role.
Posted on: 3 August 2020